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  (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators on Monday approved Roche's pill to treat an advanced form of the most common form of skin cancer, known as basal cell carcinoma.

  U.S. FDA approves Roche skin cancer drug

  on January 30, 2012 - 10:45am
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  This year, why not be resolute about improving your health? Try these ten tips to get your New Year off to a great start and lower your cancer risk. 10. Trim your waistline: Dr.

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  10 New Year Resolutions to Lower Your Cancer Risk

  Impacted 1 Lives By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on December 28, 2011 - 11:08pm
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  (Reuters) - Tanning beds have already been linked to an increased risk of the deadliest type of skin cancer and now new research shows they can also raise the odds of developing the most ...

  Indoor tanning tied to common skin cancers: study

  on December 13, 2011 - 11:47am
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  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Rates of one form of skin cancer may be elevated in areas with naturally high levels of the radioactive gas radon, a UK study suggests.

  Skin cancer rate may be higher in high-radon areas

  on November 30, 2011 - 10:35am
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  Want to cut your endometrial cancer risk by 25 percent? Pour yourself a cup of Joe.

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  Can Your Coffee Break Protect You Against Cancer?

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on November 22, 2011 - 9:47am
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  Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that begins in the melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin and give our skin its color.

  Skin Cancer / Melanoma: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Risks

  By EmpowHER on November 14, 2011 - 9:20am
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  ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche's experimental skin cancer drug vismodegib has been given "priority review" status by U.S. authorities, the Swiss drugmaker said on Wednesday.

  Roche skin cancer drug to get priority review in US

  on November 9, 2011 - 1:40pm
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  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A government-backed expert panel joined in the fight against skin cancer on Tuesday with a proposal urging doctors to counsel fair-skinned youths about sun ...

  Panel backs skin cancer advice to kids, young adults

  on November 8, 2011 - 2:00pm
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  Four years ago, Cindie Hubiak embarked on the most difficult journey of her life. Actually, it was more like she got drug along to a cold, dark and lonely place where she never wanted to ...

  Thriving After the Cancer Bomb: One Woman's Journey

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on October 18, 2011 - 9:13am
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  The women in the WHI [Women’s Health Initiative] study had filled in questionnaires regarding their lifestyle and other characteristics of their lives including coffee drinking habits ...

  Skin Cancer Prevention

  By EmpowHER on October 2, 2011 - 5:28pm